Momentum Group

Momentum Group (“Momentum”) is a leading value‐added distributor providing exclusive, design‐focused commercial fabrics to diversified office, hospitality, healthcare and university end markets.

a portfolio company of

has been acquired by

Engineered Materials & Textiles

Situation

Norwest Equity Partners and Momentum management retained BlackArch to manage the sale of the company, seeking to leverage BlackArch’s significant expertise and experience in the specialty distribution sector.

BlackArch’s Customized Solution

BlackArch marketed Momentum to a targeted group of financial sponsors focused on the distribution and consumer sectors. Preliminary roadshow meetings provided investors with the opportunity to hear the company’s “story” directly from Roger Arciniega, CEO of Momentum. This deep level of access fueled a highly competitive dynamic that resulted in attractive initial bids.

Outcome

Momentum was acquired by The Riverside Company, a leading middle market private equity firm with strong experience in growing companies through new strategic initiatives and acquisitions. Roger Arciniega will continue to lead the company in partnership with The Riverside Company.

Industries:

Consumer Products & Services, Distribution, Industrial Products

Location:

Irvine, CA

Transaction type:

Sellside Advisory